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Bomet Central: Where Party Loyalty Shapes Every Election
05 Aug, 2026 06:09 PM
ELECTORAL LOYALTY
Party loyalty in Bomet Central is so strong that it has sustained the dominant political formations of the time. It has not seen the emergence of independent candidates or oppositi...
Party loyalty in Bomet Central is so strong that it has sustained the dominant political formations of the time. It has not seen the emergence of independent candidates or oppositi...
KWS ranger driver testifies in Brian Odhiambo’s disappearance case.
04 Aug, 2026 02:15 PM
COURT TESTIMONY
When he arrived, a suspect was transferred to his vehicle, a Land Cruiser registration number KAL 131U, under the order of his immediate supervisor, Sergeant Francis Wachira, and o...
When he arrived, a suspect was transferred to his vehicle, a Land Cruiser registration number KAL 131U, under the order of his immediate supervisor, Sergeant Francis Wachira, and o...
Kenya's Fringe Presidential Candidates Who Shaped History
03 Aug, 2026 06:40 PM
FRINGE CANDIDATES
Symbolic of fringe candidates, the donkey represents resilience, unconventional ideas, and the audacity to run against all odds. Since the reintroduction of multiparty democracy in...
Symbolic of fringe candidates, the donkey represents resilience, unconventional ideas, and the audacity to run against all odds. Since the reintroduction of multiparty democracy in...
Sotik Constituency: Where Tea, Trade and Politics Converge
03 Aug, 2026 04:15 PM
BORDER POLITICS
In 2022, the two politicians again battled each other, but there was a twist in their fortunes. Francis Kipyegon Sigei, representing the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), secured t...
In 2022, the two politicians again battled each other, but there was a twist in their fortunes. Francis Kipyegon Sigei, representing the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), secured t...
Nakuru County Officials Deny Corruption Charges in Procurement Case
31 Jul, 2026 04:50 PM
GRAFT CASE
Officials from Nakuru county both former and current pleaded not guilty this morning before Chief Magistrate Tito Gesora. The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) arrested...
Officials from Nakuru county both former and current pleaded not guilty this morning before Chief Magistrate Tito Gesora. The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) arrested...
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The Bomet Report: Politics, Economy and Development
31 Jul, 2026 11:00 AM
BOMET POLITICS
Small farmers were the main voters in the local election, so the elected officials were expected to fight on their behalf through tea price reforms, the supply of agricultural mate...
Small farmers were the main voters in the local election, so the elected officials were expected to fight on their behalf through tea price reforms, the supply of agricultural mate...
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Sigowet-Soin: A Decade of Kemei vs. Koros Politics
30 Jul, 2026 11:05 AM
CROSSROAD CONSTITUENCY
What stands out here is the long-running duel between two men: Justice Kipsang Kemei and Benard Kipsengeret Koros. Party labels have changed over the years, but the contest has sta...
What stands out here is the long-running duel between two men: Justice Kipsang Kemei and Benard Kipsengeret Koros. Party labels have changed over the years, but the contest has sta...
Kipkelion East: How the Highlands Shape Political Choice
29 Jul, 2026 06:30 PM
KIPKELION POLITICS
Overall, the Kipkelion East results are in line with the nationwide political reorganisation trends and a local mirror of Kenya's party evolution from dominance of URP to Jubilee a...
Overall, the Kipkelion East results are in line with the nationwide political reorganisation trends and a local mirror of Kenya's party evolution from dominance of URP to Jubilee a...
The Politics of Coffee and Dairy in Kipkelion West
28 Jul, 2026 04:30 PM
COFFEE POLITICS
Election results have shown strong public participation alongside a preference for continuity in representation. As the hills continue to yield their crops and residents continue t...
Election results have shown strong public participation alongside a preference for continuity in representation. As the hills continue to yield their crops and residents continue t...
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From Tea Farms to Ballot Boxes: Inside Bureti Constituency
28 Jul, 2026 09:00 AM
BURETI INFLUENCE
As Kericho’s most densely populated administrative unit, Bureti places continuous pressure on schools, water sources, and markets. Serving as both an educational centre and a produ...
As Kericho’s most densely populated administrative unit, Bureti places continuous pressure on schools, water sources, and markets. Serving as both an educational centre and a produ...
Belgut’s Power Triangle: Tea, Institutions and Politics
27 Jul, 2026 05:00 PM
GROWING BELGUT
Since 2017, the main party governing the country has been this area’s loyal supporters. The population leans towards a continuation of their ruling as they perceive ruling coalitio...
Since 2017, the main party governing the country has been this area’s loyal supporters. The population leans towards a continuation of their ruling as they perceive ruling coalitio...
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In Raila's Shadow: The Rise and Making of Edwin Sifuna
27 Jul, 2026 09:00 AM
POLITICAL INHERITANCE
Forced onto a new path, Sifuna launched the Linda Mwananchi movement and began county tours to test support for a possible 2027 presidential bid. The Western Kenya leg, culminating...
Forced onto a new path, Sifuna launched the Linda Mwananchi movement and began county tours to test support for a possible 2027 presidential bid. The Western Kenya leg, culminating...
Understanding Ainamoi Before Kenya's 2027 Election
25 Jul, 2026 08:45 PM
POLITICAL STRONGHOLD
Ainamoi Constituency is the nerve centre of urban, economic and political development in Kericho County. It surrounds Kericho Town and the adjacent high-yielding agricultural highl...
Ainamoi Constituency is the nerve centre of urban, economic and political development in Kericho County. It surrounds Kericho Town and the adjacent high-yielding agricultural highl...
Kericho County: Tea, Politics and the Battle for 2027
24 Jul, 2026 04:00 PM
TEA & POWER
Following the onset of Devolution in 2013, county-level politics became highly competitive. Attention heavily shifted toward intra-party nomination battles. Smallholder farmers mak...
Following the onset of Devolution in 2013, county-level politics became highly competitive. Attention heavily shifted toward intra-party nomination battles. Smallholder farmers mak...
KWS Ranger Denies DCI Statement in Brian Odhiambo Trial
23 Jul, 2026 04:00 PM
COURT TESTIMONY
When asked if he can identify the man as Brian Odhiambo, Wabukala said he was not because he now knows Brian’s face from the photos circulating on social media. He further said tha...
When asked if he can identify the man as Brian Odhiambo, Wabukala said he was not because he now knows Brian’s face from the photos circulating on social media. He further said tha...
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From TNA to ODM: The Political Evolution of Kajiado East
23 Jul, 2026 03:00 PM
URBAN POLITICS
There can be very little doubt nowadays that Kajiado East has become one of the very engines of a new economic power, with its two most prominent towns, Kitengela and Oloosiekon/Sh...
There can be very little doubt nowadays that Kajiado East has become one of the very engines of a new economic power, with its two most prominent towns, Kitengela and Oloosiekon/Sh...
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The History Behind Kenya's Guarding the Vote Movement
22 Jul, 2026 12:30 AM
ELECTORAL VIGILANCE
The extremely defensive and almost paranoid attitude is not a new idea. "The Guarding the Vote" is an idea that dates back decades and is a response to the fear that votes might be...
The extremely defensive and almost paranoid attitude is not a new idea. "The Guarding the Vote" is an idea that dates back decades and is a response to the fear that votes might be...
Behind the Hack: The Cyber Risks Facing a Digital Kenya
21 Jul, 2026 08:00 PM
DIGITAL VULNERABILITY
The attack comes at a time when Kenya is experiencing a growing wave of cyber threats. In the first quarter of 2026, data from the Communications Authority of Kenya showed that bet...
The attack comes at a time when Kenya is experiencing a growing wave of cyber threats. In the first quarter of 2026, data from the Communications Authority of Kenya showed that bet...
Leadership and Legacy: The Political Outline of Kajiado West
21 Jul, 2026 05:10 PM
FRONTIER POLITICS
Kajiado West has evolved into one of Kajiado County's most competitive political constituencies, with closely fought elections reflecting shifting voter priorities and party loyalt...
Kajiado West has evolved into one of Kajiado County's most competitive political constituencies, with closely fought elections reflecting shifting voter priorities and party loyalt...
The Memusi Question: Stay the Course or Turn the Page?
20 Jul, 2026 03:10 PM
PASTORAL POWER
Voter turnout has remained generally strong, reflecting deep community engagement, though it fluctuates with national moods. The parliamentary seat has stayed in ODM hands since 20...
Voter turnout has remained generally strong, reflecting deep community engagement, though it fluctuates with national moods. The parliamentary seat has stayed in ODM hands since 20...
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